| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $175.52 | 3.369% | $181.4333 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.92 | 4.546% | $176.5991 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.92 | 8.401% | $197.2031 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.26 | 4.498% | $33.7111 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.72 | 4.333% | $225.0671 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.56 | 13.446% | $226.3928 | $226.39 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.60 | 4.535% | $145.9309 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.50 | $1,186.3374 | $1,186.33 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.30 | |